Ep 179: The rights agreement

Carole James and Rich Coleman are leaving politics, David Eby unveils the ICBC overhaul bill and the speculation tax is called sexist.In our main segment, Canada, British Columbia and the Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs reached a tentative agreement on rights and title but have not resolved the outstanding pipeline dispute.Plus our interview with MLA Sonia Furstenau on her bid for leader of the BC Greens.Check out our partner: BC Today is the daily newsletter dedicated exclusively to BC Politics. Sign up for a free two-week trial and listen to the episode for your code for an exclusive subscription deal if you decide to continue. Start your trial at politicstoday.news/free-trialLinksBC poli roundupCarole James announces she has Parkinson's and won't seek re-electionRich Coleman also not running againKate Ryan-Lloyd appointed ClerkBill 5: Paid leave for workers facing domestic or sexual violenceWithout sick leave, staying home due to COVID-19 'not an option' for precarious workers, BC woman saysLegislation introduced to transform ICBC, deliver lower rates'Thanks for ripping me off': BC government, ICBC hit with $900M proposed class action lawsuitProgress of bills (M-203 is mentioned)Supreme Court will not hear B.C. groups' Trans Mountain challengesB.C.'s speculation tax 'sets women back many decades,' human rights complaint saysMain segment: An agreement reachedThe draft deal between the Wet’suwet’en and the government explainedWet’suwet’en elected chiefs demand inclusion in negotiations with governmentGroups linked to oil companies funded Facebook ads denouncing the rail blockadesIpsos Trudeau approval rating down as Wet’suwet’en solidarity blockades lingerAngus Reid Premiers' Performance: In the wake of pipeline problems, approval of both Kenney and Horgan fallsLeger Federal Politics - March 4th, 2020 (incl Conservative leadership numbers)Sonia Furstenau interviewEconomic platformLeadership roundupKim DarwinOutspoken social conservative Richard Decarie rejected from Tory leadershipMacKay, O'Toole, Gladu all vow to force an election if they win the Conservative leadershipAlberta Premier Jason Kenney endorses Erin O’Toole for Conservative leader, takes shot at Peter MacKayQuick takesOttawa orders cellphone providers to cut prices by 25%Doug Ford's Buck-A-Beer plan made beer prices in Ontario go up, expert saysYukon to make Daylight Saving Time permanent after final time change Sunday